Events in Niigata

Lake Nojiri Fireworks Festival

This lesser-known festival of fireworks features a unique setting.

Naoetsu Gion Festival

In July each year, there are a number of Gion festivals that happen throughout Japan (the most famous of which happens in Kyoto). This one happens in Joetsu City in Niigata. What happens? The …

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.

Earth Celebration

Head to Sado Island for a celebration of the Earth and its shades of beauty.

Katakai Fireworks Festival

Experience the world’s largest firework and over 15,000 fireworks lighting up the sky across two spectacular nights.

People-Throwing and Ash-Smearing Festival

Watch men get tossed into snow and behold the messy ash-smearing chaos.